MN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY-FARIBAULT

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Minnesota Correctional Facility-Faribault (MCF-Faribault) is a medium-security facility that operates a robust educational program designed to support the rehabilitation and successful reentry of incarcerated individuals. As part of its broader commitment to reducing recidivism, the institution offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED preparation and testing, and English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. These programs are tailored to meet the varying academic levels of the population, ensuring that individuals can improve their literacy and foundational skills while serving their sentences.

In addition to traditional academics, the facility emphasizes vocational and career-technical training to improve the post-release employability of its residents. Through partnerships with regional educational institutions and industry experts, the school provides hands-on training in various trade skills, allowing participants to earn certifications that are recognized in the workforce. By combining academic instruction with practical vocational development, MCF-Faribault aims to equip individuals with the tools necessary to secure stable employment and contribute positively to their communities upon their transition back to society.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Phone:	(507)334-0878
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
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NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

9th

10th

11th

12th